Jefferson County wildfire stands at 68 acres, not yet contained

Firefighters stopped a 68-acre wildland blaze in Pike National Forest from growing overnight, but are still working to contain it, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

The wildland fire started Saturday afternoon and is burning on the burn scar of the 2002 Hayman fire in Jefferson County. Officials initially estimated the fire to be about 60 acres, but on Sunday revised that number to 68 acres, not because the fire grew but because of better mapping, fire information officer Dawn Sanchez said Sunday.

The blaze, which was zero percent contained Sunday, is burning around three miles northwest of Cheesman Reservoir around Forest Road 560.

There were 18 firefighters working the scene Sunday, as well as two engines and a bulldozer from the U.S. Forest Service and two more engines and a water tender from local fire agencies.

The fire has not threatened any structures or prompted any evacuations. The blaze is burning in steep, rugged terrain and is feeding on grass and dead trees.

Sanchez said Sunday that firefighters are working to build fire line and strengthen the infrastructure already put in place.